After (read) the advertisement posted by Shackleton, Perce resolved to join the expedition. At first, he was so young that he (turn) down by Shackleton. He managed to go aboard ship. The journey was not so easy. The ship became (stick) in the ice. Before they abandoned the ship, Shackleton (calm) called them together and told them to rescue their most essential (supply), such as the small boats, their food, the cook stove, candles, etc. (keep) their spirits up, they kept Hussey's banjo. When they reached Elephant Island, things were going from bad to . Shackleton left them to find help. They had to catch seals or penguins to eat. When Perce (feel) low, Frank Wild encouraged him to hold on. Wild and Shackleton's perseverance, and their resolve filled Perce hope.
